Focusrite is adding four products to its RedNet range of Dante-based interfaces. In addition to a 1U form factor, they incorporate several features aimed squarely at the live sound market, including power and network redundancy.
The four new products are the MP8R 8-channel remote-controlled mic pre; D16R AES/EBU interface; HD32R Pro Tools bridge; and the D64R MADI bridge. Dual Ethernet ports, fitted with locking Ethercon connectors, are incorporated, with operating modes including daisy-chaining and redundancy confirmed by front panel indicators.
Further, two separate power supplies with fault detection capability are also fitted, with separate power input sockets on the rear panel. Power state for each supply is indicated both remotely and on the front panel. The modules have a rugged, roadworthy exterior with maximum internal build quality.
MP8R 8-Channel Remote-Controlled Mic Pre
Dual input impedance
Local or remote control of mic pre parameters via RedNet Control, Pro Tools and MIDI
Focusrite A/D conversion up to 192 kHz
Comprehensive indicators including OLED gain and system info display
Dual outputs for each preamp; direct and automatic level-compensated
OCA control (available later in 2015)
D16R 16-Channel AES/EBU Interface
Sample rate conversion on all channels
Input and output on XLR as well as DB25
XLR Input for DARS or digital audio
S/PDIF 2-channel I/O
Word clock I/O
Remote routing and control
HD32R 32-Channel Bridge For Pro Tools|HD
Mini Digilink connectors
Compatible with Pro Tools|HD, Pro Tools|HD Native and Pro Tools|HDX
Add Dante to Pro Tools|HD, or Pro Tools|HD to Dante
D64R 64-Channel MADI-Dante Bridge
Sample rate conversion on input and output
Optical and coax MADI
Word clock I/O for Dante or MADI streams
Support for 56 or 64 channel MADI streams
Operates at standard sample rates between 44.1 kHz and 192 kHz
